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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 916.10 and 322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 916.10 and 322.26 is: 482.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 916.10 = 322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/916.10 = 322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 916.10 × 322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 295,222.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,222.39/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.77

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